This is a serious question and no anti-smoking comments please.
I smoke a pack a day and recently when I inhale I get the feeling I'm going to vomit.
I'm wondering what could be the cause of this.
2006-10-04 04:10:27 · 16 answers · asked by Darren C 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The gag reflex could be caused by an involuntary twitch or spasm in the back of your throat. It could be triggered by a number of things. Have you recently changed the brand that you smoke? Did you smoke something "different" recently which may have irritated the lining of the throat? You could even have a restricted airway due to an infection. If it gets worse I would consider seeing a Dr, but be prepared for the lecture on trying to give up. If you enjoy smoking (show me a smoker who doesn't) I would suggest try a lighter brand or slow down if your inhale is aggressive it could just be that which is irritating the inside of your throat. Hope this helps. Happy smoking.
2006-10-04 04:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by p_leisure2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about every ingredient in a cigarette is a poison and an irritant to the mouth, throat and lungs. The gagging reflex is an autonomic response designed to keep your airways open so that air can get in to your lungs. Coupled with this, the vomiting reflex probably arose to stop us ingesting things that could be bad for us.
The gagging reflex is your body's way of telling you that it doesn't really like smoking and that you are in danger of poisoning yourself.
The question is, is your desire to stay alive greater than your desire for cigarettes.
2006-10-04 04:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a doctor.
FAST.
Cigarette smoke paralyzes the cilia which move mucus out of your lungs and bronchial pipes. Eventually it kills them and you have more and more trouble with congestion.
But this sounds like something different. Really, see a doctor.
It might be nicotine poisoning, or throat cancer, or someone might have put some hair in your cigarettes.
But don't assume, see a doctor.
2006-10-04 04:17:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure why this is but i used to get it when i went out drinking and it just seamed to be i was smoking to much as i smoke a lot more when i drink so maybe your should try and smoke less and enjoy the few your do have!
2006-10-04 04:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by hot_shot_bexley 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi does it also happend when you are eating also. I would go to the doctors and get your self checked out. As i recently lost my unlce to cancer of the throat and the osephagus. Its worth to get it checked out. It could just be flem from changes in temperature or you could be getting a cold. Either way cant hurt going to the doctors can it. It could be a chest infection or even asthma.
2006-10-04 06:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is I should imagine a good enough reason to seriosly think about giving up - it is hard to do at the best of times, even with the warning ads that proliferate. Be sensible - unlike myself who is still trying to end the addiction.
2006-10-04 04:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by MIKE D 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was going to say you are pregnant, then I see the male avitar, maybe you need to get a light cigarette, mabe the brand you smoke is too rich for you.
2006-10-04 04:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by helper 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whether you want one or not, you're going to get an anti-smoking comment.
Its your bodies warning telling you to give up smoking.
I've got this far in life [52 years] without ever taking it up and if I get another 50 in without smoking...........
Give it up mate and enjoy life without it.
Regards Biggles
2006-10-04 04:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
See a doctor and at least make sure you get a chest X-ray.
I am not going to preach at you, since you already know what I would say.
2006-10-04 04:19:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Somebody's sprinkling Smoke-B-Gone on your cornflakes.
2006-10-04 04:18:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋